The use of hand-held mobile phones while driving was banned (in the UK) back in 2003, and for good reason. The latest statistics show that phone-driving is far more dangerous than first anticipated. Several studies have been undertaken by government departments and driving charities to learn more about the effects of this increasing trend whilst driving.

Studies show that the reasons for phone-driving being dangerous are the two fold, firstly physically breaking contact with the vehicle steering wheel & taking your eyes from the road for prolonged periods (Obviously far more dangerous when texting). Secondly lapsing in concentration when being involved in the conversation. The second although as serious as the first, is some what of a null point as many other distractions can cause the driver to lose concentration, e.g chatting to passengers, changing the radio (or CD’s) or even applying make-up while driving. 

These lapses in concentration are now considered more dangerous than drink driving and you are as likely if not more likely to cause an accident. The lack of concentration on driving the vehicle severly reduces our reaction speeds when on the phone, therefore when we need to react to an incident on the road we have far less time than we would when driving normally. 

There are obvious advantages to having a mobile phone present in the vehicle, 9/10 people carry them as a social habit anyway . However being able to contact people in the case of a break down or other emergences can be vital in any situation. Its the work of road safety charities and government departments to try ensure this is the only time mobiles are used in the vehicle (by the driver) with out the aid of handsfree buletooth car kits.

Police are now able to hand out on the spot fines of £30 and points on your licence for careless and dangerous driving. The police force however do recommend the use of handsfree car kits when driving as they cut out the first set of problems when using the mobile. Calls can be received & answered via steering wheel controls or voice commands, on a lot of new bluetooth car kit products allow the user to browse the phone book, messages and settings with out having to pick up the phone.

Driver safety is paramount, if you do anything dangerous whilst in control of a vehicle you are likely to penalised at the very least. If you think their is no problem using a mobile phone while driving remember this; you are more likely to cause or be involved in an accident while using a mobile as you are drink driving, and i know must of you look down upon that.

Government & charity campaigns are starting to sink in with the majority of people and handsfree bluetooth kits are becoming very popular, however not enough of us are using them.

The solution to this problem is simple. In the form of handsfree bluetooth car kits. These kits are readily available and come in two forms, an integrated kit that connects into the vehicle’s stereo & speaker system, and unviersal bluetooth kits that can be swapped into different vehicles. The integrated system has far better sound quality and more functions than the universal kits however both reduce the chances of having a accident significantly

Just about everybody has a mobile phone (Cellphone) i think a statistic shows that over 250 million people own a mobile in America alone. In England that figure is close to 100 million phones sold. Our dependence on them is now more obvious than ever! we live in an environment where we need to be contactable 24/7, and feel exposed if we are not.

However this reliance on mobile phones is leading to a willingness to use mobiles in dangerous situations, even when we know we shouldn’t. For example using the mobile whilst driving is becoming more and more common leading to an increased number of serious accidents. There are two main reasons why using the phone whilst driving is a serious hazard, firstly operating the mobile whilst driving involves looking away from the road and physically removing your hand from the steering wheel whether to answer or dial a number. Secondly people can become absorbed in the conversation or texting and not pay attention to the road.

Although we are aware its socially unacceptable to phone and text while we drive we are often overcome with desire to do so, often believing that any negative effects of doing so can be compensated for by driving skill and experience, as a growing number of people are finding out this is not the case. Evidence in several recent studies in the UK shows that the effects of using the mobile whilst driving are very similar to those of a drink driver. Concentration levels are severely reduced when reaching for the phone or dialling a number and reduced further when texting.

Its safe to say that using you mobile phone whilst driving is now considered dangerous at the least. Not only for you and your passengers but other vehicles on the road too. Police forces often enforce this with fixed penalty’s and points in an aid to reduce this growing trend. There are many new initiatives set up to allow the use of mobile phones whilst driving with the aid of handsfree bluetooth car kits.

Advanced bluetooth car kits are now available for the majority of vehicles that allow you to fully navigate through your phone via voice commands, you can access your phonebook, text messages and other features on your phone with out moving your hands from the steering wheel totally eliminating the first problem associated with phone-driving.

Unfortunately the second problem associated with using the phone whilst driving can’t be resolved with any device, When operating a vehicle you should always concentrate to the best of your ability. It only takes a split second to cause an accident and that alone is down to the drivers involved. However the use of a bluetooth car kit can significantly reduce the changes of being involved in an accident, that can only be good for drivers everywhere.

The Bury CC 9060 – The Most Complete Bluetooth Car Kit Available

The idea behind Bluetoth car kits is to improve the safety of the drivers and other road users. Its proven that the chances of causing or being invloved in an accident while using your mobile phone are much higher than when driving normally, this is why using your mobile whilst driving is illegal and carries a fine and adds points onto your licience.

We all know how annoying it is when we receive a incoming call or text when driving, its very tempting to just pick it up. However this temptation leads to accidents and often serious injurys and deaths. There is only one way of answering your phone safely whilst driving and thats using a bluetooth car kit. There are many available all varying in performance, however recent technology advances have seen the dramatic improvement of integration, function & feature rich systems and ease of use. This is evident in the newest bluetooth kit available the Bury cc 9060

The Bury CC 9060 combines the all of the latest snippets of technology to create the best Bluetooth car kit available on todays market. The Fully integrated kit connects into the factory harness at the back of the OE (original equipment) headunit providing a digital connection. Bury have spent alot of time developing the new voice recognition software system, and it shows. The advanced contols allow you to navigate through the entire cc9060 menu and your phone for that matter. Simply activate voice control and tell the Bury CC9060 what you want. e.g Phone book, Search, K, (brings up the list of K’s) Down (page), dial Kevin, would dial Kevin.

Alot of effort has been put into the additional features that the bury cc9060 provides, you can for example get the bury to read out loud your incoming text messages, a feature thats extremely popular for obvious reasons. Other features include Mulitple call handling, auto muting MP3 playback through car stereo system & change the colours of the screen to better integrate into your vehicle.

The CC 9060 is a master piece of technology and has raised the level for all other bluetooth kits to follow. This is no more evident than by the recognition given to it by the Manchester Metropolatian police, who recommend this kit above any other.

One thing is clear, Make sure you do have a bluetooth kit installed in your vehicle whether its the Bury CC9060, Parrot or a universal kit, it seriously reduces the chance of an accident while on the phone and could end up saving your life.